Alwaleed’s Rotana To Shift To Bahrain

Prince Alwaleed’s upcoming news channel, Al Arab will also be headquartered in Manama.

Mubadala To Spend $5.5bn In 2012

The Abu Dhabi investment fund said that a majority of its expenditure will relate to its semiconductor unit ATIC.

Arabtec Triples Q1 Profit

The construction firm made a net profit of Dhs84.1 million during the first quarter of the year.

Aabar Signs $2bn China Property Deal

Under the agreement, China State Construction develop real estate projects in Abu Dhabi.

Jebel Ali Port To Get Rail Terminal

Etihad Rail and DP World have signed an agreement to develop an intermodal rail terminal in Jebel Ali Port.

Alwaleed Eyes New Investments

The Saudi billionaire is looking for returns of 20 to 25 per cent from the investments, he told a German paper.

DFM Posts 14-Fold Jump In Q1 Net Profit

Dubai Financial Market (DFM) recorded revenues of Dhs69.1 million during the first quarter of the year.

Saudi Pumps 10 Million bpd Of Oil In April

Saudi also has 80 million oil barrels in storage for sudden need, the Kingdom’s oil minister Ali al-Naimi said.

Zain Reports 2% Increase In Q1 Net Profit

The Kuwaiti telecoms operator made a net profit of $255 million during the first quarter of this year.

Ahmed Seddiqi & Sons Buys Al Manara

UAE’s luxury watch retailer Ahmed Seddiqi & Sons has acquired Abu Dhabi-based jewellery chain, Al Manara.

Etihad Cancels Seven Airbus A350-1000s

The Gulf carrier reduced its Airbus A350 order, cancelling aircraft worth $2.3 billion at current list prices.

Jeddah Hotels Post 30% Profit Rise In March

Hotels in the Saudi Arabian city saw average occupancy rates of 81 per cent during the month.

UAE, Saudi Pledge More Oil To South Korea

The Gulf states have assured South Korea that they will make-up for any shortfall of oil supply from Iran.

Starwood To Open 40 MENA Hotels By 2017

The international hotel operator is planning to add 13,000 new rooms to the region by 2017.

Shuaa Capital Narrows Q1 2012 Loss

Dubai-based Shuaa Capital reduced losses by 67 per cent year-on-year in the first quarter of the year.

Salesmen Banned From Saudi Perfumeries

Cosmetics and perfume shops in the Kingdom will only be allowed to employ women staff from June 30.

BAE Nears Signing $800m Saudi Hawk Deal

UK defence firm BAE is close to signing a deal to sell up to 30 Hawk aircraft to Saudi Arabia, according to reports.

Air Arabia Posts 11% Hike In Q1 Net Profit

The low cost carrier recorded a net profit of Dhs49.2 million during the first quarter of the year.

Dubai’s MOE To Open 20 New Stores In 2012

Dubai’s Mall of the Emirates will host Prada’s third biggest store worldwide and American pancake house IHOP.

Arabtec Group Identified For $3bn Airport Deal

An Arabtec consortium is in final talks for a $3 billion contract to expand Abu Dhabi’s international airport.

Heathrow’s Arabic Speaker Hiring Spree

The airport is increasing measures to cater to the rising number of visitors from the Gulf.

MENA IPOs Raise $82.8 Million In Q1 2012

The capital raised in Q1 2012 was almost four times higher than Q1 2011, but 63 per cent lower than Q4 2011.

GCC States May Start Joint Police Force

The Gulf countries are discussing means to improve regional security issues.

Omantel Posts 12.9% Q1 Net Profit Rise

The Omani telecoms company reported a net profit of $75.58 million during the first quarter of the year.

DEWA Solar Plant Attracts Global Demand

The Dubai utility received several Expressions of Interest (EOIs) from international firms for 10MW plant.

Dubai Plans To Build Undersea Hotels

Dubai’s Drydocks World has signed an agreement with a Swiss firm to build the new hotels.

Dubai’s DFSA Appoints New Chief Executive

Ian Johnston will take over from Paul Koster, who completes his term at the financial services regulator.

Qataris Spend $4,100 Per Day On Travel

Compared to the rest of the world, GCC nationals on average spend 260 per cent more on airfares.

Royal Jet Starts Luxury Travel Services

The Abu Dhabi-based private jet operator has partnered with a UK based travel firm to offer luxurious holiday packages.

Emirates May Acquire Other Airlines

Emirates Airlines will acquire other carriers at “the right time,” its chairman Sheikh Ahmed Al Maktoum has said.